Speaking with Representative Charlie Stenholm of Texas.; 1- During this session, Charlie has been the driving force behind efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Because of his work, we got a chance to bote on the...

1- This week you testified before the Defense Base Closure Commission in Washington in support of Meridian Naval Air Station. What did you tell the commissioners?; 2- What is next in this process as it nears its completion?; 3- The Secretary of...

1- An amendment was offered this week to the defense Authorization bill that would have ended Selective Service registration for 18 year olds. You opposed the amendment. Why is the Selective Service System still needed?; 2- Another amendment that...

1- The House National Security Committee has completed its work on the FY 1996 Defense Authorization Bill. What do you think of the overall package?; 2- There is a substantial amount of funding for projects in Mississippi in this defense bill. ...

1-Congressman as a major supporter of the VA hospitals can you explain the medical research capabilities included within these hospitals?; 2- You were recently honored at a luncheon by the Armed Services YMCA here in Washington. Can you tell us...

Speaking with Representative Molinari of Staten Island, New York; 1- The House has now acted on this issue by accepting the recommendations of the Base Closure Commission. Looking back on it now, what do you think of the process? Do you think it...

1- You will deliver the keynote speech this weekend at the christening of the new AEGIS Guided Missile Cruiser at Ingalls Shipbuilding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. What effect will cuts in military spending have on the shipyards on the...

1- The Pentagon is set to recommend a “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy regarding gays in the military. Recruits won’t be asked their sexual orientation but they must also keep that orientation private. What is your reaction to that?; 2- The House...

1- This week you are heading the official U.S. house delegation to the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. What are the details on this?; 2- Two planes will be used to take members to Europe and one of them is a Mississippi Air...

1- You are the chief sponsor of the constitutional amendment to prevent desecration of the American Flag. The legislation had a hearing this past week in a House subcommittee and you testified. What did you say?; 2- The constitutional amendment...

1- Congressman, the death of Admiral Mike Boorda came as quite a shock. Is there anything you would like to say about this tragedy?; 2- Overall, are you pleased with the amount appropriated towards veteran issues?; 3-The House passed the FY 1997...

Speaking with Representative Dennis Hastert of Illinois; 1- You came to me last year to talk about plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Why is this issue important to you?; 2- Many Americans have a personal connection...

1- Saddam Hussein has tried to claim victory in his latest standoff with the U.N. on whether or not to allow search teams to continue looking for nuclear or chemical weapons material. But in fact, he backed down in the face of possible military...

1- Last week the Defense Base Closure Commission voted to take NAS Meridian off the closure list. You worked hard to save the base. What was your reaction after the vote?; 2- You were on the front row at every commission hearing and you took...

1- You led the U.S. house delegation to the d-day 50th anniversary ceremonies in England and France last week. What were your impressions of the historic trip?; 2- You ran into several Mississippians over there. Could you elaborate on that?; 3-...

1- The situation on Bosnia has become worse in recent days and now there is some talk of using American military personnel in some capacity over there. What is your opinion on that?; 2- As this is being taped, the fate of the American F-16 pilot...

1- Congressman, I know that you were in Mississippi over the Memorial Holiday. What did you do?; 2- Recently President Clinton released an announcement stating the veterans possibly affect by Agent Orange will now be provided medical care for...

1- The events seem to be changing by the hour in the Soviet Union, but as this program is being taped, it appears that country is moving more and more toward democratic reform and freedom. What are your impressions of the developments?; 2- In May...

1- The House voted last week to delete funding for the Advance Solid Rocket Motor program. The ASRM would be built in Iuka and its benefits would be felt throughout the state. Does this vote mean the ASRM program is dead?; 2- You prevailed on...

1- President Clinton ordered a cruise missile attack on Iraq’s Intelligence Headquarters in Baghdad in response to evidence that Saddam had plotted to assassinate President Bush. What was your reaction to the attack?; 2- The House voted not to...